John L O’Shea
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John L O’Shea
Biography
Call John 24/7 on 513-300-4012 if you need help immediately. He is always available to protect his clients.
John focuses on DUI/OVI (“drunk driving”), criminal and white collar defense. John also practices in all other areas of litigation, including civil litigation, business law, serious personal injury and wrongful death claims.
John was named to the Super Lawyers Top 100 lawyers in Ohio for 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 and the Top 50 lawyers in Cincinnati for 2012 through 2020. In 2018 John was named to America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys. He is The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Cincinnati Criminal Defense “Lawyer of the Year” and the 2018 Cincinnati Criminal Defense: White Collar “Lawyer of the Year”. John has a perfect 10.0 rating from AVVO.com and was honored with AVVO’s 2014 Client’s Choice Award. See John’s AVVO.com profile for peer endorsements.
Before joining the firm in 1994, John served as an assistant prosecutor in criminal trial divisions of the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. During that time, John was also appointed by the Ohio Attorney General to serve as a special prosecutor for the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission. After joining the firm, John was twice appointed as a special prosecutor by the Hamilton County Courts.
John uses his trial experience to defend individuals and businesses in white collar criminal investigations and prosecutions, as well as adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses of every type, including drug offenses and driving under the influence.
In civil matters, John has successfully advised and represented business clients on various corporate matters, disputes and litigation. He has earned significant awards for clients in numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases. Call at your convenience for a free consultation or if you just have a question.
Call John on 513-300-4012 - day or night - if you need help immediately.
Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted - VISA, MasterCard, Discover & American Express
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
Year: 1990 - 1994
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Law Clerk to The Hon. Norman A. Murdock Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
Year: 1989 - 1990
Description:
Partner Cohen, Todd, Kite, & Stanford, LLC
Year: 1994 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2000 - Current)
Criminal Justice Act Panel, U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio Panel Member (2014 - 2017)
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2000 - Current)
Ohio Supreme Court Member, Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program for newly licensed attorneys. (2006 - Current)
Cincinnati Bar Association Member (1989 - Current)
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati Member, Advisory Board (1996 - Current)
Federal Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)
Ohio State Bar Association Member (2000 - Current)
Awards
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America 2015.0
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Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America 2015.0
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Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2015.0
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"Lawyer of the Year" - Cincinnati Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America 2015.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2014.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2016.0
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America 2014.0
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Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America 2014.0
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Client's Choice Award
Avvo.com 2014.0
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Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2013.0
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Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2013.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2013.0
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Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2012.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2012.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2011.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2010.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2009.0
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Perfect 10.0 "Superb" Rating
Avvo.com
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Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2014.0
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Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2016.0
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Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America 2016.0
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Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America 2020.0
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Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America 2020.0
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America 2020.0
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Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer 2019.0
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America 2019.0
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Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America 2019.0
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Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America 2019.0
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America 2018.0
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Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America 2016.0
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Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America 2018.0
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America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
America’s Top 100 Attorneys 2018.0
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Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America 2018.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America 2017.0
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Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America 2017.0
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Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America 2017.0
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Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers in America 2016.0
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Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Ohio Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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"Lawyer of the Year" - Cincinnati Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers in America 2018.0
Education
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University of Cincinnati College of Law J.D. (1989)
Year: 1986 - 1989
Certifications
- Certified Mayor's Court Magistrate: Ohio Municipal League
Websites
http://ctks.com/attorneys/john-l-oshea/
Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC
FORMER PROSECUTOR - AVAILABLE 24/7 ON 513-300-4012
Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, 250 East 5th Street, Suite 2350, Cincinnati, OH 45202-5136
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM
Sunday: Closed
(513) 241-4495